local obituaries

James Norton "Jimmy" Thompson, Jr.

James Norton "Jimmy" Thompson, Jr.

Dec 22, 2013

Savannah-Mr. James Norton Thompson, Jr. "Jimmy", passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Jimmy was born in Savannah to the late James Norton Thompson and Jewell Horne Thompson. He was the owner/operator of Thompson Hauling, Inc. and was a hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grilling, NASCAR and was an avid hunter. Survivors include...

Pamela Joy Taylor

Pamela Joy Taylor

Dec 21, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 PICTURE Pamela Joy Taylor Guyton – Pamela Joy Taylor, 53, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Groves High School...

Patricia Dees Weaver

Patricia Dees Weaver

Dec 19, 2013

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Patricia Dees Weaver, 57, passed away on Thursday as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mrs. Patricia was born in Savannah to the late William H. & Margie C. Dees. She was a member of Savannah Christian Church-Effingham Campus. Survivors include her husband, Eric Weaver; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle & Daryl Todd; three grandsons, Patrick, Daven...

Donna Lynn Snipes Wells

Donna Lynn Snipes Wells

Dec 18, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Donna Lynn Snipes Wells Guyton, GA – Sadly, Mrs. Donna Lynn Snipes Wells, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 suddenly. She is the daughter of the late William A. Snipes, Sr. and Mary Ruth Snipes of Green Cove Springs, FL. She...

Patsy L. Ritter

Patsy L. Ritter

Dec 17, 2013

Bloomingdale- Patsy L. Ritter, 73, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, a member of Faulkville Baptist Church and the President of the Young at Heart Senior Group. She was preceded in death by her parents, Macy and Talmadge Mallard, and Don Thomas; and her sister, Kay Martin. Survivors include her husband of 46 years,...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Dec 17, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax (Picture) Robert B. Clark, Sr. Savannah- Robert B. Clark, Sr., 81, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Fulton County native was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church, before becoming a member of Effingham Baptist Church. He had worked for the Georgia Co-op for the...

Henry "Bo" Ray, Jr.

Henry "Bo" Ray, Jr.

Dec 16, 2013

Bloomingdale – Mr. Henry "Bo" Ray, Jr., 70, passed away at his home on Monday, December 16, 2013. Bo was born in Wheeler County to Henry & Katie Walker Ray. He was baptized at Little Rock Baptist Church and professed his faith in Jesus until his last day. Bo never met a stranger and was tremendously well-liked and respected by...

Laila Griffin Hammock "Shug"

Laila Griffin Hammock "Shug"

Dec 13, 2013

Meldrim-Mrs. Laila Griffin Hammock "Shug" , 92, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Laila was born in Evans County to the late Rufus & Columbia Griffin. She had lived in Meldrim for many years and was also preceded in death by her husband, Everidge Gordon Hammock, Sr. She was a...

Betty Ruth Smith

Betty Ruth Smith

Dec 12, 2013

Faulkville/Savannah-Mrs. Betty Ruth Smith, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. Mrs. Betty was born in Leroy, Illinois to the late Wesley & Irene Ratcliffe. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She was a member of Rothwell Baptist Church and volunteered at the Eighth Air Force National Museum. She was...

Marilyn Woodruff Miller

Marilyn Woodruff Miller

Dec 12, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Marilyn Woodruff Miller Guyton – Marilyn Woodruff Miller, 35, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Heritage Park. The Chatham County native was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Miller; son, Wesley Miller; grandparents, Bernice Coxwell, John...

Brandon J. Giles

Brandon J. Giles

Dec 10, 2013

Pooler-Brandon J. Giles, 36, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home. Brandon was born in Savannah and was employed with United Parcel Service for 14 years. He enjoyed watching all sports, including Professional Wrestling. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry & Zora Giles and James & Marie Burke. Survivors include his parents, Joey &...

Christine Huggins

Christine Huggins

Dec 8, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Christine Huggins Guyton- Christine Huggins, 89, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Effingham Hospital. The Candler County native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Guyton. She was recently named Miss Effingham Extended Care Facility 2013. Prior to moving to Guyton, she had lived in Miami...

Dave Allen Bragg

Dave Allen Bragg

Dec 4, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Dave Allen Bragg Guyton – Dave Allen Bragg, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Hospice Savannah. The Bulloch County native served in the U.S. Army and retired from the GA Army National Guard, and International Paper. He was a member...

Johnnie Dunnaway

Johnnie Dunnaway

Dec 4, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Johnnie F. Dunnaway Rincon- Johnnie F. Dunnaway, 58 , died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Riverview Nursing Home. The Dawson, GA native had worked for the Savannah Airport Commission. Survivors include his wife, Teena Foard Dunnaway; step-children, Surrennia Foard, Leroy Foard, Sheena Maddox, and Renota Maddox Jackson (Phillip);...

Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno

Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno

Dec 1, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno Rincon – Beatrice Mae Larrow Rayno, 75, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. Born April 18, 1938 to the late Joseph and Beatrice Carr Larrow. She was a graduate of Hudson Falls...

Ruby Mcgowan Bragg

Ruby Mcgowan Bragg

Nov 30, 2013

Springfield-Mrs. Ruby McGowan Bragg, 97, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Effingham Extended Care Facility. Mrs. Ruby was born in Telfair County to the late Burley & Annie McGowan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, M.W. Bragg as well as three sisters, Myrtle Steadham, Pearline Harden and Jessie Mae Brown. She was a member...

Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby

Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby

Nov 29, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby, Jr. Springfield – Woodrow W. "Bubba" Oglesby, Jr., 72 passed away peacefully Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. The Effingham County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, the...

Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray

Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray

Nov 27, 2013

Hardeeville, SC-Mr. Terrell Luther (T.L.) Ray, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, after a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones. T.L. was born on May 28, 1939 in Tattnall County, GA. T.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Carl "Coot" & Allene; a son, Rodney; a granddaughter, Nicole and a sister, Joyce Todd. T.L. moved to...

Patti Jane Simmons

Patti Jane Simmons

Nov 26, 2013

Pooler-Mrs. Patti Jane Simmons, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Patti was born in Bellville, GA and retired from Gulfstream. She loved flowers and was a member of the Pooler Garden Club. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, camping, fishing and crabbing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Peavy Sims...

James Edward "Ed" Lockhart

James Edward "Ed" Lockhart

Nov 26, 2013

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 James Edward "Ed" Lockhart Rincon – James Edward "Ed" Lockhart, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Born January 17,1932 in Swainsboro Georgia, Emanuel County to the late Mamie Edenfield Lockhart and Mitchell Duvall Lockhart. He graduated from high school in Brooklet,...

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